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Dr. Paul Spencer, DO

White Bear Lake, MN

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spencer, Family Medicine Specialist in White Bear Lake, MN?

    Dr. Paul Spencer, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in White Bear Lake, MN. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Spencer graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, Family Medicine. Dr. Spencer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spencer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spencer’s office at (651) 653-0062.

    Where did Dr. Spencer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, Family Medicine | University of Minnesota Program

    • Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Spencer board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Spencer, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Spencer speak?

    Dr. Spencer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Spencer typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Spencer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Spencer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Spencer typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Spencer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Spencer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Does Dr. Spencer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spencer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (651) 653-0062 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spencer accept in White Bear Lake, MN?

    Dr. Spencer in White Bear Lake, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fidelity Insurance Group

    • HealthPartners

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Minnesota

    • UCare Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Spencer's office located?

    Dr. Paul Spencer's Primary Practice

    4465 White Bear Pkwy

    White Bear Lake, MN 55110

    (651) 653-0062

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    What is Dr. Spencer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Spencer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376544650.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spencer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spencer

    What is Dr. Paul Spencer's specialty?

    Dr. Spencer is a Family Medicine Specialist near White Bear Lake, MN.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Paul Spencer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spencer is affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, Mn, Fairview Ridges Hospital, North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital, United Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Paul Spencer accepting new patients in White Bear Lake, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Spencer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Spencer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spencer's office at (651) 653-0062 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Spencer?

    Please contact Dr. Spencer's office at (651) 653-0062 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Spencer have?

    Dr. Paul Spencer is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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